[LMB] a funny thing happened, was Gender roles

[Louann Miller]

Tzivia Adler wrote:
> but - this made me think of the phrase, 'a funny thing happened on the way 
> to the forum.'
>
> which is either a book or a movie (or a broadway play?) that i have never 
> seen, but have heard referenced so many times in this context taht it sprang 
> immediately to mind.  which is ridiculous.
>
>   
I have the movie version on DVD. It's hilarious. Doctor Who fans can 
watch for Jon Pertwee (who had a much larger role in the stage play) as 
the sea captain.

Also the character "Miles Gloriosus," pronounced "MEAL-es," who is 
apparently a stereotype from actual Roman plays. The 'glorious soldier' 
with considerably more muscle than brain.